Brian Snitker rips Braves’ Ramon Laureano for ‘unacceptable’ mistake
On Thursday, the Braves missed a golden opportunity with a failed suicide squeeze attempt and ultimately lost to the Mets in an error-riddled extra innings game. Outfielder Ramon Laureano was down 3-2 after overrunning Jeff McNeil’s walk-off hit, but Jarred Kelenic failed to bunt on a ball that was well out of the zone and […]
Mets announcers flummoxed by controversial call in win over Braves
We were lucky that Gary, Keith and Ron were not the third base umpires. SNY anchors Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling couldn’t believe that Mets third baseman Mark Vientos tagged out Braves runner Whit Merrifield in a crucial moment of Thursday’s 3-2 extra-inning win over Atlanta. Merrifield attempted to steal third base in […]
Jeff McNeil’s walk-off hit in 10th leads Mets past Braves
The Mets have already beaten the Yankees handily, and they continued their dominance in dramatic fashion on Thursday. They opened their four-game series with a 3-2, 10th-inning victory over Atlanta at Citi Field, capped by a two-out single by Jeff McNeil that scored free runner Jose Iglesias. The Mets have now won four straight games, […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga set for return Friday vs. rival Braves
Senga Kodai spent most of last season thriving on a struggling team that will now find itself in postseason contention. The Mets right-hander threw bullpen sessions at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday and then said he’ll be ready for his first start of the season Friday against the Braves at Citi Field. “The team is doing […]
Braves hold players-only meeting amid on-field struggles, injuries
Something seems amiss in the chaotic Braves clubhouse. Coming off a three-game losing streak, Atlanta players are looking to get back on track and are holding a team meeting before Tuesday’s game against the Reds. Head coach Brian Snitker, who has been in charge since 2016, did not attend the meeting. By David O’Brien of […]
Braves Prospect Francisco Vicioso Is So Terribly Bad That You Have To Ask, ‘How The Hell Did This Guy Get His Job?’
I don’t get it… and what about the Braves? Introduced to the pitcher Francisco Viciosoa promising Atlanta Braves player who is awful, and that’s an understatement. In his professional baseball career, Vicioso has given up a whopping 20 runs in just three innings, and he’s also allowed a total of 35 wild pitches. Oh, but […]
Braves get Whit Merrifield injury scare in warmups before first game with team
The Braves have had quite the scare with their new additions. Whit Merrifield injured his hand while batting on the field before the team’s first game on Monday at Truist Park. The Braves signed Merrifield to a major league contract the morning after the news that star second baseman Ozzie Albies would miss eight weeks […]
Braves prospect has whopping 35 wild pitches in three career innings
They say a first impression is a lasting impression, but Atlanta Braves prospect Francisco Vicioso took it to a new level with his terrible performance. Vicioso has allowed 20 earned runs and 35 wild pitches in three professional innings. The Braves have a pitcher named Francisco Vicioso who has pitched three innings in professional baseball. […]
MLB Draft Grades: Braves, Reds restock in National League
The National League acquired a ton of talent in the 2024 MLB Draft, led by Chase Barnes to the Cincinnati Reds and Charlie Condon to the Colorado Rockies. Below are our thoughts on each National League team’s draft class. You can find our American League ratings here. National League East Atlanta Braves The Braves made […]
Navy-Bound Teen Literally Leaps Into Action, Braves Out-Of-Control Boat On NH Lake
A 17-year-old boy hoping to join the Navy stopped an unmanned boat that was dangerously spinning on a New Hampshire lake, WBZ reported Friday, citing bystander video footage. Brady Prokon, of Ludlow, Massachusetts, reportedly performed a heroic act by jumping from the back of a jet ski into a speedboat as it was spinning on […]